Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-2025

Identifier

PMCID: PMC12331330

Abstract

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children's Hospital Association declared a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. Rates of anxiety and depression in youth continue at unprecedented levels, contributing to rising numbers of suicide attempts and lowered school attendance. Though many medical providers are trained to assess and provide recommendations for anxiety and depression, many report feeling ill-equipped to address these concerns in a timely, feasible, and effective manner. We review the existing literature on screening for anxiety and depression in the medical setting and provide evidence-based tools for providers to support patients, with acknowledgments of special populations. Additionally, we review multi-disciplinary models of treatment, such as one used by the Depression and Anxiety in Youth (DAY) program at Children's Mercy Kansas City.

Journal Title

Missouri medicine

Volume

122

Issue

4

First Page

283

Last Page

290

MeSH Keywords

Humans; Adolescent; Anxiety; Depression; COVID-19; Child; SARS-CoV-2; Mass Screening

PubMed ID

40787016

Keywords

Anxiety; Depression; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; Mass Screening

Comments

Statement regarding Missouri Medicine: The Journal of the Missouri State Medical Association: All issues are open-access. Entire journals will open in a digital journal format in a new window. All articles are owned by copyright Missouri State Medical Association. Publisher's Link: https://www.msma.org/Missouri-Medicine-Library

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